Our thoughts are with all those who have lost a loved one
Kate Wilson Political Editor
05:00, 14 Jan 2026
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Here are a selection of notices published earlier this week.
Death Notices
Michael JOSE
Passed away peacefully on 25th December 2025, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Peggy, dearly loved father of Glyn, David and Sally, a much loved grandad and great grandad. Sadly, missed by all his family and friends. Funeral Service to take place at Taunton Crematorium on Friday 23rd January at 11.20am. Family flowers only please, for those wishing to, donations for Salvation Army may be given at the service, via the website at www.bgibbsfuneralservices.co.uk or sent c/o B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd. The Manse, 28 Fore Street, Chard TA20 1PT. Telephone 01460 66100. If donating by cheque, please make payable to the chosen charity.
Irene Margaret (Maggie) LEWIS (Pople)
(Pople) (Maggie) Our dearly loved mother, Maggie, passed away peacefully on 12 December 2025 after a short illness. She was a much-loved mum, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, whose warmth, kindness, and humour will be deeply missed. Maggie leaves behind her children, Jane, Gillian, and Mike, who will miss her more than words can say. A memorial service to celebrate Maggie's life will be held in the chapel at St Monica Trust, Oatley House, Cote Lane, Bristol BS9 3TN, on Friday 16 January 2026 at 12:30 pm. A reception will follow at Oatley House from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Flowers are welcome and can be sent c/o R Davies & Son, 381 Gloucester Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 8TN. Jane, Gillian, Mike and family
Margaret Alice MARSHALL (Masters)
(Masters) Of Coleford. Passed away on 18th December 2025 aged 84 years. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, who will be sorely missed. Funeral Service to be held at Trinity Church, Coleford on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 12 Noon. Family flowers only. Any enquiries please contact Clarkson's Independent Funeral Directors Frome 01373 46388
Rosa NEWMAN
Passed away peacefully on 17th December 2025, aged 87 Years. Dearly loved wife of Geoff. Much loved mum of Paul and Kira. Treasured grandma to Connor, Tierney, Scott and Grace. Sister to Donald, Iain and the late Sheila. Funeral Service to take place at Taunton Crematorium on Saturday 17th January at 11.20am. Family flowers only please, for those wishing to, donations for Love Musgrove may be given at the service, via the website at www.bgibbsfuneralservices.co.uk or sent c/o B. Gibbs Funeral Services Ltd. The Manse, 28 Fore Street, Chard TA20 1PT. Telephone 01460 66100. If donating by cheque, please make payable to the chosen charity.
Sally Rosemary NOËL (Pittard)
(Pittard) Passed away peacefully on 29th December 2025, aged 81 years. Beloved widow of Anthony, mother to Jackie, James, Victoria and David, and grandmother of seven. A memorial service will be held on Friday 23rd January 2026 at 12pm at St Michael & All Angels, East Coker, following a private family committal.
Georgina Ann (Ann) NORRIS
(Ann) Ann passed away at home on 14.12.25 with her family around her. Beloved Wife of Pat, wonderful Mum to Jayne and Patrick. Mother-in-law to Kevin and Rowena. Grandma big G to Keziah, Zion, Romilly, Myani and Inyana. Nanny to Victoria, Chris and Tyler. Always in our hearts never forgotten. A light has gone out in our lives. Will be sorely missed. Funeral to take place at Hilltop Chapel, Haycombe Bath, on Wednesday 21st January at 11.15am. Family flowers only, and donations, if desired, to Dorothy House may be sent direct or left in the retiring collection following the service. Co-op Funeralcare 4-5 Wells Road Radstock BA3 3RN
Sybil Agnes Banning O'NEILL
O'NEILL Sybil Agnes Banning From Bath Somerset Passed away peacefully on December 18th 2025 at Waterside Care Home, aged 99 years. Devoted wife to Terry. Dearly loved mother to William. Funeral service to take place at The Vale Crematorium, Fladbury, Peshore on Monday 19th January at 4pm All enquires to Co-op Funeralcare Barnards Green Road Malvern WR14 3LT Tel- 01684 574733
Rev. Neville John Lewis PEARCE
Passed away peacefully at Ivy Bank Care Home on 28th November 2025. Now in the peace of his Lord. Devoted husband to Eileen, Father to Deborah and Lindsey, Grandpa to Marcus, Kathryn, Jessica and Lewis. Thanksgiving service and cremation to be held at The Valley Chapel, Haycombe Crematorium, Bath on Friday 16th January at 1pm. All welcome. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society and Bath Cats and Dogs Home may be sent to W F Dolman & Son, 9 Walcot Terrace, Bath BA1 6AB.
Marian REEVES
Passed away peacefully at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, on 30th December 2025, aged 80 years. A Service of Thanksgiving will take place on Monday 19th January at St Mary's Church, Wanstrow, at 12.00 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, for Pancreatic Cancer UK and RUHX (towards the new PET-CT Scanner Appeal) may be sent to Wayne Kelly Independent Funeral Directors, R20 Marshall Way, Commerce Park, Frome BA11 2FE (01373 476277).
James Arthur (Jim) RIGBY
(Jim) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 28th December 2025 aged 74. Reunited at last with his beloved wife Kim. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. Loving Father to Chell, stepfather to Rob, Kerry, Andrew, much loved grandad to Jack, Emily, Tom, Sophie, Josie, Lucy, Henry, Amilee and Isobel. Funeral service is to be held on Tuesday 27th January at 10.40am at Taunton Crematorium Family flowers only but donations to Breast Cancer Research are welcomed in loving memory of Jim 8-11 Bond Street, Yeovil BA20 1PE Tel: 01935 423463
David John ROGERS
Passed away peacefully on 18th December 2025 aged 81 years. He is much loved and will be greatly missed by his family & friends. A service to celebrate David's life will be held at St John the Baptist Church, Biddisham on Tuesday 13th January at 11.30am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Leukaemia UK & Cancer Research UK may be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945. Personal tributes & donations may also be made online at https://david-rogers-1944-2025.muchloved.com
Mary (Dryden) STAFFORD
(Dryden) Surrounded by her loving family, Mary sadly passed away on 21 December 2025, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Leslie, now reunited. Mary was a much loved Mum to Paul, Jennie and Marian, also an adored nan and great nan. Known for her heart of gold, Mary will be eternally loved and forever missed by all her family and friends. Funeral Service to be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday 19th January 2026 at 2pm.
Richard STEPHENS
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 30th December 2025, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Doreen (Do) Private service. Farewell gathering for friends and family be to held on 28th January, 12.30pm at Lanes Hotel, West Coker, BA22 9AJ
John Ernest STUCHBERY
Passed away peacefully on 20th December 2025 aged 89 years. A much loved husband of Jeanette, dad to Stuart and Sarah and grandpa to Jenny, George and Edward. He will always be remembered and greatly missed by all his family and friends. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at St Andrew's Church, Compton Bishop on Thursday 15th January at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Weston Hospice & RNLI may be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945 Personal tributes & donations may also be made online at https://johnstuchbery.muchloved.com
Doreen May THOMAS
Passed away peacefully on 30th December 2025 aged 87 years. She is much loved and will be greatly missed by her family & friends. A service to celebrate Doreen's life will be held at Weston super Mare Crematorium on Friday 23rd January at 1.30pm. No flowers by request please, donations if desired for Great Ormond Street Hospital may be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945. Personal tributes & donations may also be made online at https://doreen-thomas-2025.muchloved.com
David Brian THOMPSON
In loving memory of David, a dearly loved husband, dad, grandad and brother who so very sadly passed away on Saturday 13th December aged 89 years. David had a huge capacity for love and wisdom, his memory will live on in all those he touched and his everlasting legacy and spirit will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace our wonderful dad, we will love you forever and ever. The funeral service will take place at Mendip Crematorium on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12.30pm. Donations may be made to Dorothy House Hospice in grateful appreciation of their care and support. They can be left at the service or made via www.dorothyhouse.org.uk A R W Connock & Son Funeral Directors, The Croft, 27 West Shepton, Shepton Mallet BA4 5UL. 01749 342589
Evelyn TUCKER
of Heath House, Passed peacefully away on 23rd December 2025 Aged 94 years. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. The memorial service takes place at East Brent Methodist Church, on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 1.00 pm Family flowers only please but donations in Evelyn's memory for East Brent Methodist Chapel or Weston Hospicecare may be left in the collection box on the day or sent to: R Millard & Son, 6 Springfield Road, Highbridge, Somerset. TA9 3AH. Tel. 01278 793078
Jean Ruth VOSPER
Passed away peacefully at home on Christmas Eve aged 83 years. She is much loved mum to Jane and Sue, mum-in-law to Ian and Mark, and grandsons Alex and Jon. She will always be remembered and greatly missed by her family, many friends and former Students. A service to celebrate Jean's life will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium on Thursday 22nd January at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for RSPCA, Brent Knoll may be sent to C V Gower Funeral Directors, The Square, Winscombe, BS25 1BS, Tel: 01934 842945. Personal tributes & donations may also be made online at https://jeanvosper.muchloved.com
Alan WASHBOURNE
Passed peacefully away at home on the 17th December 2025 aged 82 years. Beloved Husband to Christine, loving Father to Nick, Lana, Darrell and Joanne. Devoted Grandad and Great Grandad. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The Funeral service is to be held at St Michael & All Angels Church, Twerton on Thursday 22nd January at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dorothy House Hospice may be sent direct to the charity or left in the retiring collection following the service. Co-op Funeralcare, 4-5 Wells Road Radstock BA3 3RN
Malcolm WEAVER
Passed peacefully away in his sleep at home on Friday, 19th December 2025, aged 90 years. To us you were someone special. He will be missed by all of his family. The Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Wednesday, 14th January 2026 at 3.45 pm. Dress code Formal. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Cancer Research UK are being accepted in memory of Malcolm by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors, 2, The Vinery, Harford Square, Chew Magna, BS40 8RD. Telephone 01275 332565
Joan Dora WHITE
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 6th December 2025, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late John. Much loved mum to Sandra and son-in-law Adrian. Adored grandma and great grandma. She will always be remembered and greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Swithun's Church, Bathford on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to R.N.L.I. and Bath Cats and Dogs Home, may be sent to W.F. Dolman & Son, 9 Walcot Terrace, Bath BA1 6AB.
Eric Brian (Brian) WILSON
(Brian) Brian Wilson of Kingsdon, Somerset, formerly of Nottingham, passed peacefully away on 24th December 2025, aged 79 years. Brian was a much loved Husband of Lin, Dad, Grandad, Brother and Uncle, who will be sadly missed by family and friends alike. Funeral Service at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 30th January 2026 at 12:40pm. Colourful clothing preferred. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired may be made online at www.funeral-notices.co.uk or cheques made payable to St Margaret's Somerset Hospice, may be forwarded to Forsey and Son Funeral Directors, Pound Pool, Somerton TA11 6LZ
Raymond John WINSLEY
It is with great regret that we announce the passing of our dear Father Raymond John Winsley on December 17th 2025 aged 87 years. Beloved Husband of the late Sylvia Winsley. Much loved Dad of Chris and Andy and Daughter in Law Rosemary. Treasured Grandad of Matthew, Harry and Olivia and Great Grandad of Finley. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at South Bristol Crematorium on Thursday, 15th January at 3.00 pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired for Bishop Sutton Football Club are being accepted in memory of Ray by Michael W Rowe Funeral Directors 2, The Vinery, Harford Square Chew Magna, BS40 8RD Telephone 01275 332565
Mary WOODHOUSE
Formerly of Draycott. Passed peacefully away on 25th December 2025, aged 81 years. Beloved Wife of the late Doug, Mum, and Grandmother who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St. Peter's Church, Draycott on Tuesday 20th January at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only but donations if desired for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance may be forwarded to M J Sheppard Funeral Directors, Cornerways,Church Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3RF. Telephone 01934 742885.
In Memoriams
Anthony MATTHEWS (Tony)
(Tony) 7th January 2013 Happy memories of a much missed and loved Dad and Gramps. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Always in our hearts. Love from Linda, Robert and family xx
Mary And Michael SHAYLER
8/1/21 and 13/1/23 In loving memory of our adored Mum and Dad, Grandma and Grandad. Ever present in our hearts and never absent from our thoughts. Love always Alison, Andrea, Theo and all of the family
Acknowledgements
Helena BOWDITCH
Julie, John and family wish to thank all for their cards, kind messages of condolence and donations to Hospice UK. Grateful thanks to Wells City Practice and The Wells Nursing Home in Henton and also to W.B. Gibbs & Sons, Funeral Directors and Rob Fountain, Celebrant, for a very caring and considerate service.
Thomas (Fleet Chief Petty Officer - RN Rtd.) WINN
(Fleet Chief Petty Officer - RN Rtd.) The family would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Church, Street and to all who gave so generously to Love Musgrove (Hematology Department) and The Donkey Sanctuary. Special thanks go to our friends who have supported us with great kindness. The Doctors and staff at Wincanton Community Hospital and Vine Surgery, Street for their sensitive care of Tom during his time with them. Please accept this as a personal message of thanks for your kind thoughts at this time.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of those we have lost.